Obituary of Helen Sapieha

Helen Sapieha, beloved wife of Chester of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Agape Hospice on Friday, July 23, 2004 after a brave fight with cancer at the age of 72 years. Her whole life was her family, anything else came second. Their wishes were her commands. She will be dearly missed by her husband Chester and sons, Murray (Maria), Gerald (Carole), Dale (Shelley) and Larry and also her grandchildren, Ryan, Kelsey, Nicole, and Matthew, these children were her pride and joy. She is survived by her brothers, Emil (Liz) Halushka, Raymond (Marion) Halushka, and Walter (Jacque) Hall; sisters, Ann Riabko, Josie (Norman) Shulhan, Jean Driedger, and Alice (Charlie) Morgan; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Alex and Katherine and brother Sam Halushka. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.) on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.) on Friday, July 30, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. Following the Funeral Mass, Helen will be laid to rest at Queen’s Park Cemetery. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 944-2433 or to the AgapÚ Hospice, 1302 – 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 Telephone: (403) 282-6588. In living memory of Helen Sapieha, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 241-0044.